CHILE'S BROAD-BASED SALES GROWTH.
Demand for Chilean goods and services is well positioned for
healthy growth both at home and abroad thanks to Chile's strong
macroeconomic performance and entry into several important free . . .
IMPLICATIONS FOR MARKETERS.(South American economic
outlook)(Brief Article)
In 2003, it appeared that Brazil was about to live up to its
potential as the engine that drives South American private sector
consumption, but economic stagnation this year makes that an . . .
ECUADOR'S YOUTHFUL CONSUMER BASE.(National Institute of
Statistics and Census)(Brief Article)
According to data released by Ecuador's National Institute of
Statistics and Census (INEC), 33 percent of the nation's population
is aged birth to 14 years of age, while 20 percent is 15 to 24 . . .
NO WINNERS FROM VENEZUELAN PRICE CONTROLS.(Brief Article)
Price control schemes were adopted by Venezuela's Chavez
regime in order to benefit low-income consumers but the nation's
poorest households and the industrial sector have lost more than they
have . . .
INNOVATIVE FINANCING BOOSTS MEXICAN SALES.(Brief Article)
Innovative financing schemes have boosted high-end sales in Mexico
so far this year and further moderate growth is likely to persist
throughout the remainder of 2004. The main beneficiaries of . . .
EXPECTATIONS TUMBLE IN BRAZIL.(Brief Article)
During his first year at the helm, Brazil's president Luiz
Inacio Lula da Silva inspired great expectations at home and abroad by
appearing to create an economic climate in which Brazil might . . .
MEXICAN DIET PRODUCTS.
Two factors driving rapid growth in sales of diet products in
Mexico are increasing health consciousness and the rising percentage of
overweight residents in all age categories.
Mexico is a very . . .
ARGENTINE CONSUMERS SENSE RELIEF BUT NO TRIUMPH.
The panorama for private sector consumption in Argentina has
definitely brightened over the past year, but the average consumer is
not yet ready to celebrate victory. Gains in employment are spotty . . .
BRAZILIAN DEMAND FOR IMPORTS RISES.
Up until last year, a series of abrupt currency devaluations
followed by waves of consumer price inflation made imported goods and
services prohibitively expensive for Brazilian consumers. The . . .
ECUADORIAN WOMEN SPEND MORE ON BEAUTY.
Real household income has risen modestly over the past three years
in Ecuador and the nation's women are utilizing their additional
funds to purchase cosmetics and health-related products.
In the . . .
IMPLICATIONS FOR MARKETERS.(Latin American economy)(Brief
Article)
Over the past decade, Latin America's key economies have
experienced a series of economic crises that have battered private
sector consumption. This will be the first year since 1993 that all . . .
COLOMBIANS SHOW LITTLE BRAND LOYALTY.(Brief Article)
Rising underemployment is leading more Colombians to base their
purchase decisions on price rather than brand preference. In addition,
shoppers are opting for multiple trips to the neighborhood . . .
MEXICO'S SELECTIVE WORKING WOMEN.(Brief Article)
Mexican working women are more selective in their consumer goods
purchases and are increasingly willing to make financed purchases in
order to obtain name brand products. Attention to names is . . .
PERUVIAN CONSUMPTION CLIMATE IMPROVES.(Brief Article)
Real household income has improved little in Peru in recent years
but the overall climate for private sector consumption is improving in
an atmosphere of low inflation and currency strength.
The . . .
CONFIDENT CHILEANS LOOSEN THEIR PURSE STRINGS.
Chilean consumer confidence has risen 30 percent over the past 12
months and that increase is reflected in an increasing willingness to
purchase consumer goods. The increase in consumer confidence . . .
ARGENTINE SERVICE SPENDING REVIVES.(cellular telephone service
)(Brief Article)
Argentine consumer confidence has rebounded over the past nine
months and that is reflected in a strong upsurge in demand for
communications services. During the economic crisis of 2000 . . .
EGGS IN MEXICO.(consumption and demand)
Although Mexican consumers are increasingly health conscious, there
is no indication that concerns over cholesterol are diminishing demand
for eggs. Mexico's per capita egg consumption of 20 . . .
CAFTA TO BOOST CENTRAL AMERICAN CONSUMPTION.(Central American
Free Trade Agreement)
The Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) has boosted
consumer confidence throughout the isthmus this year and demand for
imported consumer goods is on the rise.
Real household income . . .
NO HEADWAY FOR BOLIVIAN CONSUMPTION.
Bolivia has suffered from economic stagnation since 1999 and
average GDP expansion of about 2 percent since then is well below the
level needed to improve the well-being of the average household.
. . .
ARGENTINE FINANCED SPENDING REVIVES.
During 2002 and most of 2003, Argentine consumers shied away from
major purchases requiring financing. However, recent recovery in
consumer confidence and a gradual decline in the cost of financing . . .
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